Rotary Club of Little Rock

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

TODAY, we'll hear from Matuschka Lindo Briggs, senior vice president and regional executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

Few federal institutions have been in the spotlight more than the Federal Reserve in recent years. Briggs will share insights on the economic trends affecting businesses across Arkansas and the region, along with what she's hearing directly from business and community leaders.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain a better understanding of the forces shaping our economy. We'll see you there!

06/19/2026

Thank you to Suzanne Peyton, executive director of Clinton National Airport, for helping Club 99 get cleared for takeoff. ✈️

Suzanne gave members a look at what’s ahead for Clinton National Airport, including efforts to improve the traveler experience, strengthen airline partnerships and support the growing needs of our region. She also shared insights into the work that goes on behind the scenes to keep Central Arkansas connected to destinations across the country. We appreciate Suzanne stopping by and sharing how the airport is helping our community soar. Club 99, we'll see you next week!

06/17/2026

Our latest Rotary Spotlight shines on Shannon Heard, associate director of executive education at the Sam M. Walton College of Business.

Shannon believes meaningful progress starts when people show up, work together and invest in their communities. Through leadership development programs that equip professionals across Arkansas to make a greater impact, she is truly one leader at a time.

06/16/2026

TODAY, we’ll hear from Suzanne Peyton, executive director of Clinton National Airport.

Suzanne will share how the airport is preparing for the future through terminal modernization, improvements to the passenger experience and strategic efforts to expand air service for Central Arkansas. She’ll also provide an inside look at how airline partnerships are developed and what it takes to bring new routes and greater reliability to our region. ✈️

Join us for an informative look at one of our community’s most important gateways and the role it plays in supporting economic growth and connectivity. We'll see you there!

06/09/2026

TODAY, we’ll hear from Clint O’Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. As the state’s lead recruiter for business and industry, Clint spends his time selling Arkansas to companies across the country and around the world. He’ll share what decision-makers are looking for when choosing where to invest, the strengths that help Arkansas stand out and the areas where our state must continue improving to stay competitive.

If you’re interested in economic growth, workforce development and the future of Arkansas, you won’t want to miss this conversation. We'll see you there!

06/02/2026

TODAY, we'll hear from Drew Tessier, senior director of public affairs for Union Pacific Railroad, about the economic impact of the massive Union Pacific junction in North Little Rock.

Operating around the clock, this critical rail hub helps move freight across the country and plays a major role in Arkansas' economy. Drew will share insights into the facility's operations, its regional impact and the work Union Pacific is doing across Arkansas and beyond. 🚂 We'll see you there!